2024-07-19

Europe News

More than 300 migrants arrive in Gran Canaria in under 24 hours

Spain's Interior Ministry says the number of migrants making the dangerous sea crossing from Africa to the Canary Islands jumped by 160% between January and July compared to the same period last year.

19/07/2024

Europe News

What security lessons can the EU learn from the massive IT outage?

The European Union had previously made attempts to strengthen cybersecurity through a directive in 2022.

19/07/2024

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Von der Leyen and Metsola reelected, Trump nominated

This edition of State of the Union focuses on the reelection of Ursula von der Leyen and Roberta Metsola and the state of play of the U.S. presidential campaign.

19/07/2024

Israel

Top UN court says Israel's presence in occupied Palestine should end

The UN's top court has Issued an unprecedented, sweeping condemnation of Israel’s rule over the lands it captured 57 years ago.

19/07/2024

Europe News

Will France's beloved pétanque ever make it to the Olympics?

Pétanque, one of France's most beloved sports, has yet to secure its place as an Olympic discipline but it's still a favourite pastime.

19/07/2024

Europe News

Swathes of southern Europe bake as temperatures soar

Weather forecasters say a large mass of hot air is travelling across the Mediterranean from North Africa.

19/07/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | July 19th – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

19/07/2024

Europe News

German Red Cross medic sentenced to death in Belarus, activists claim

Belarus is the last country in Europe still to apply the death penalty, executing several people each year by firing squad.

19/07/2024

Nature

Euroviews. Starmer must put nature at the heart of Labour's economic plans

Starmer now has a window of opportunity to take action to show that the country is fully in the game as a climate and biodiversity leader. Without such leadership, businesses will remain stuck between a rock and a hard place, Lindsay Hooper writes.

19/07/2024

Europe News

Von der Leyen is 'playing with fire' over Taiwan, China warns

Beijing has taken issue with the political guidelines of Ursula von der Leyen, which call for the status quo in the Taiwan Strait to be respected.

19/07/2024

Europe News

Borrell slams Knesset vote against Palestinian state as Hungary vetoes

A high-ranking EU diplomat confirmed 26 member states had subscribed to the statement while Budapest wielded its veto power.

19/07/2024

Culture news

Tintin with pin-ups? French artist condemned for parodying Hergé

“I am stunned by such a decision in French law, which seems to go against the European trend, and very worried about freedom of expression..." A French artist has been sued and ordered to withdraw his works showing Tintin in Edward Hopper's world.

19/07/2024

Bangladesh

Bangladesh security forces fire at protesters demanding government job

Internet and mobile services were cut off after days of deadly clashes over the allocation of government jobs.

19/07/2024

Euronews Witness

Sicily's struggle to survive as climate crisis hits hard

Sicily is one of Europe’s regions most impacted by global warming. From droughts that devastate local agriculture to punishing heatwaves and more, Euronews travelled around the Italian island to witness first hand what it is like to live on the frontlines of the climate crisis.

19/07/2024

Business

Global cyber crash: The effect of technology outages on companies

When the technology says no, how can businesses stay resilient?

19/07/2024

Europe News

Denmark regulates camper van tourism after clashes with locals

In Denmark, locals often complain that camper van tourists park en masse - sometimes blocking the views at beauty spots - and litter the environment.

19/07/2024

Europe Decoded

Analysis: Meloni's façade as pragmatic EU leader has suddenly crumbled

Ursula von der Leyen's re-election has made Giorgia Meloni show her true colours, betraying the pragmatic image she has tried to sell abroad.

19/07/2024

Lifestyle

Thousands of My Little Ponies go on display at London exhibition

4,000 My Little Ponies, a giant Transformer, miniature nail art sculptures and more make up a London exhibition dedicated to UK hobbies.

19/07/2024

Healthcare

Von der Leyen confirms Critical Medicines, Biotech Acts in pipeline

Two key legislative frameworks aimed at reducing dependencies on critical drugs and boosting the EU’s life science sector were included in the political guidelines of newly re-elected Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

19/07/2024

Russia

Russia sentences US journalist Evan Gershkovich to 16 years in prison

Gershkovich was convicted for alleged espionage, an accusation he, his employer and the US government vehemently deny, labelling the trial as a sham.

19/07/2024

Europe News

Zelenskyy to address the UK cabinet as Ukraine looks for more weapons

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wants to finalise a weapons financing treaty with Prime Minister Keir Starmer as Ukraine looks for more arms.

19/07/2024

Culture news

German city of Bremen bans the silent fox gesture over Turkish links

What does the hand gesture say? A bit too much, according to authorities in the German city of Bremen who fear its links with a far-right Turkish nationalist movement.

19/07/2024

Economy

Producer prices in Germany decline due to lower energy costs

June’s fall was primarily due to the prices of energy, such as natural gas and electricity falling, as well as the costs of intermediate goods decreasing too.

19/07/2024

Tech News

What we know about Crowdstrike, the firm behind the global IT outage

Crowdstrike is facing intense scrutiny after admitting a faulty software update had caused global chaos. But what do we know about the cybersecurity firm?

19/07/2024

Travel News

Cancelled or delayed flight? How to claim compensation

Here’s everything you need to know about compensation and insurance coverage following the global IT outage.

19/07/2024

Europe News

Starmer lays out plans to tackle illegal immigration

The UK prime minister has not ruled out processing asylum claims offshore.

19/07/2024

Culture news

What is it with Donald Trump’s obsession with Hannibal Lecter?

The lambs have not yet stopped screaming for Donald Trump. Nor has the screaming in our heads as we try to understand what’s behind the Republican nominee’s fixation with Hannibal Lecter – who he keeps namechecking during his speeches. Anthony Hopkins has stated he's "shocked and appalled."

19/07/2024

Europe News

Who’s who in the European Parliament’s new committee roster

From mammoth structures for energy and the environment to smaller ones looking at fish, we take you through the movers and shakers who will determine EU lawmaking in practice.

19/07/2024

Europe News

EU moves to secure lithium supplies from Serbia amid protests

Brussels has signed a cooperation agreement with Serbia on the supply of critical raw materials, in a move that is also seen as a pivot by the Balkan nation, traditionally an ally of Russia, towards the EU.

19/07/2024

Culture news

Why did a famous Greek pop star refuse to play on stage in Türkiye?

Greek pop star Despina Vandi was asked to leave a town in Türkiye after she refused to perform on a stage with the country’s flag and a portrait of Atatürk.

19/07/2024